Thanks dadoes. I do not see that the basket is spinning during agitation. It only leaks when the largest load setting is used. Could a sensor or something be broken and too much water is being let into the machine. Do you have any other ideas? Thanks again for responding to my original query.

Jayco check on all possible rebates available when making your purchase. You state you don't want to spend over $800. However, if you purchase an Energy Star appliance you may qualify for a rebate. Check the Energy Star web site. Also, check your water and city for any programs. I purchased a Samsung set, on Black Friday, and after various rebates the set(yes, washer and dryer) cost less than $800. It's the 218 model, which has no silvercare and no steam. This unit is larger than my old Neptune FL, and will actually wash one of my king size comforters. I did have to wait two months to get the units. However, the rebates key off the washer. So if you are just buying a washer, the savings could really make a FL worth buying. The rebates I got were also dependent on the "tier" of the unit. Basically how energy efficient it was. So some of the TL are listed, but you may not get back as much money. I've noticed that some of the LG's have really been dropping. Even Electrolux was giving a rebate. Manufactures are going to have to unload their goods. The economy numbers are not going to be good. So you may be able to purchase an Energy star appliance cheaper. It's just that you will have to up-front the cost. Here is a link that might be useful: Energy Star

Again, thanks for all the replies and helpful hints about using Speed Queens. Having explored the local laundromat - it seems clean, but who knows what was washed in the load before yours? - I am now doing wash using the 5 gallon bucket and (new!) plunger method. Saves money and gives you great arm toning exercise at the same time. For one person's wash it's really not bad at all. @jakvis: I don't think this poor old Maytag is worth fixing. I googled its serial number and found that mine was not the only one with problems. Indeed, mine seems to have lasted a relatively long time, probably due to light use. The link below has some reviews. Here is a link that might be useful: Maytag SAV2655A Reviews

We have 11 SQs in our business and love them! They recently discontinued the top two models of SQ with timer controls and replaced them with electronic controls. Some other changes are that they now fully fill without having to adjust the water level. They meet water use standards by offering an Eco cycle that uses a spray rinse. There is also a conventional fill the tub rinse on other cycles. My SQ(timer controls)has a spray rinse followed by a tub rinse for the first rinse. I am not sure if the new ones do that for the regular rinse. There also seems to be a third rinse available for those with allergies. We have severe allergies so I do a wash with single rinse and a second light wash with a little water softener to remove detergent and single rinse. I get one warm rinse that way. There is still a basic model available with timer controls.